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Colonial administrator of New France (–)

For other uses, see Jean Talon (disambiguation).

Jean Talon, Count d'Orsainville (French pronunciation:[ʒɑ̃talɔ̃]; January 8, &#;– November 23, ) was a French colonial administrator who served as the first Intendant of New France.

Talon was appointed by King Louis XIV and his minister, Jean-Baptiste Colbert, to serve as the Intendant of Justice, Public Order and Finances in Canada, Acadia and Newfoundland for two terms: to and to

Talon attempted to change the economic base of the colony from fur trading to agriculture, but found this could not be accomplished without a larger population.

Talon arranged for settlers to come to New France, including over women known as the King's Daughters. These were young orphans that came to New France to marry men present there. He encouraged population growth through marriage grants and baby bonuses, which were financial compensation given to a couple when they married, and agai